How Many Hours to Homeschool

Do you need to know how many hours to homeschool? 1, 4, 8 hours a day? Which is best? Read on to find out!

Homeschooling is very flexible and it is up to you to decide how long you spend in 'formal' learning each day. You need to take into account the laws in your State, but you don't have to see your learning in terms of 'set time'.

Finding the right balance for your family/child may take some trial and error. Here are some ideas about how many hours to study each day.

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How Many Hours Should We Study Each Day?

Most people homeschool for three to four hours a day depending on the age of the child.

This seems to be a good balance. Eight is generally too much in homeschool as it is a more intensive one-to-one type learning. You will need to think carefully about your homeschool scheduling and decide if you are going to use a homeschooling curriculum.

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